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Key Workforce Trends in Canada From Our 2026 Salary Guide.
How are hiring and pay evolving in Canada in 2026? The Canadian salary benchmarks from our salary guide help employers refine compensation strategies and give professionals insight into what to expect in 2026.
The Rise of the Blended Workforce
Organizations are moving from permanent-heavy teams to a blended workforce that combines contract and contingent talent. Contractors are being used to access niche skills.
More Selective, Value-Driven Hiring
Hiring has picked up, but it is far more value-focused, targeting roles that directly drive business performance and digital transformation in AI, cybersecurity and financial reporting.
Flexibility and Upskilling as Retention Essentials
Hybrid work has shifted to a baseline expectation. Upskilling is more focused as employers invest in career development. Professionals favor fair pay with progression, flexibility and ongoing learning.
Analyze the Average Salary in Canada by Industry.
Explore Canadian salary benchmarks drawn from our 2026 Canada Salary Guide. Find out the average salary in Canada for permanent and contract roles across multiple disciplines.
Frequently Asked Questions.
A salary guide is a comprehensive report that provides salary benchmarks, market trends, and compensation data for various job roles across different industries and locations. It is usually created by industry experts and recruitment specialists who analyse data from thousands of professionals to offer an up-to-date snapshot of the job market.
Hiring managers use salary guides to build competitive compensation packages, plan budgets, and improve employee retention. For professionals, it acts as an essential resource for determining market value and negotiating starting salaries or pay rises.
The benchmarks provided in Morgan McKinley’s salary guides are powered by proprietary market intelligence rather than generic or third-party surveys. To ensure the highest level of accuracy, we derive our figures from:
- Analysing thousands of job offers and placements managed by our offices over the past year
- On-the-ground intelligence from our recruitment consultants who work daily within these specific sectors and understand current demand
- Data from our annual surveys involving thousands of employers and professionals
This multi-layered approach ensures our data reflects the live market and gives an accurate representation of current compensation levels.
The annual salaries listed in the guide typically represent the base salary only. We focus on base salary to provide a consistent benchmark across different industries, as bonuses and benefits can vary significantly between companies.
However, for specific performance-driven roles (such as Sales), we recognize that variable pay is a core part of the compensation. Where possible, we have included both the base salary data and the data for on-target earnings (OTE).
The average salary in Canada ranges from between $1,300 to $1,400 per week according to Statistics Canada. Salaries can vary depending on the province, type of work, experience and skills.
